Page 21 of Protected By The Green Berets

My hands were on his chest, though I managed—just barely—to keep them from roaming all over his body. His weren’t behaving nearly as well…thankfully. They were currently on my ass, pulling me up until I was forced to wrap my legs around his waist to keep balance. I wasn’t unaware that it was the exact position I’d been in with Brandon downstairs. Well, except for the kissing. And the massive erection pressing against my belly.

His mouth left mine and moved down my neck. My eyes fluttered closed as he kissed and sucked at my skin. My hips were rolling and I was grinding my pussy against his groin. His length was getting more massive by the minute, growing and pressing against my wet core. Damn our clothes for being in the way. I’d be embarrassed about my actions later when I wasn’t so turned on.

A few touches and some hot and heavy kisses and Alden had me ready to do anything he wanted. I hoped he’d lay me down on the bed and finish the job.

A knock on the door made me jump so violently that he wrapped his arms around my waist to steady me. I was gulping in breaths of air and staring at the door with wide eyes. What the hell had just happened? How had he torn down my defenses so quickly?

I looked down into the smirking face of Alden. He looked so much like his cousin right then it was like an ice bath for my senses.

Shoving at him, I managed to disentangle myself from him and he dropped me back on my feet again. I smoothed my shaking hands through my hair as I tried to gain my equilibrium back.

“We’d better go get some dinner, Mouse.”

“Nuh uh,” I said, slapping my hand on the door as he began to open it. It closed with a loud thump.

He turned his head slowly and watched me with predatory eyes. “You’d rather skip dinner?” The smile that crept over his face told me exactly what we’d be doing if we didn’t go downstairs. If I didn’t stop this now there would be no stopping him. Or myself. Clearly I lacked self-control where any of these men were concerned.

I shook my head, my hair flying. “No. I just want to know what the hellthatwas?” Seriously, just when I thought I had these guys figured out they pulled something like that. Or at least he did. Was it going to be the same with each of them?

His hand came up and cupped my face, thumb brushing across my cheek. His smile was genuine and he cocked his head while studying me. “We’re not in the U.S. anymore.”

The flash of bright white teeth made all thought flee my mind for a few brief moments. I tried to think back, wondering if this was the first time he’d smiled at me, but my mind was all jumbled. It looked good on him. He was usually so serious that one brief grin was all it took to knock me out of my element. I finally managed to pull myself together. My brows drew low in confusion as I thought over his answer. “Okay?”

“Different set of rules over here, Baby.”

“Mouse. Baby. Who the hell are you and what have you done with Alden?” I flung my hands out in exasperation.

His chuckle was deep and sinful. Desire pooled low in my belly. He’d already stoked the flame and now he was just blowing on the embers.I’d like him to blow on my wet clit at the moment.“You’ll figure out what all this means soon enough, Mouse.”

He dropped his hand and opened the door. My mind whirled as I tried to make sense of his cryptic words. I made it to the doorway as he was starting down the stairs.

“Why Mouse?”

He glanced back at me. “You make adorable squeaking sounds anytime one of us startles you. I plan on making you do a lot of squeaking, Mouse.” It was a promise, a wicked one. I bit my tongue to keep from making the exact sound he’d mentioned.

My mouth dried out and I had a hard time swallowing. Thankfully, he went downstairs and left me alone. I needed a minute to compose myself.

I didn’t get it. Rush walked out of his room. “There you are,” he said, his eyes glinting with humor.

I wondered if he could tell what Alden had just done to me behind closed doors. My face flushed.

A knowing smile crept over his face. “Why the blush, Z?”

Clearing my throat, I tried to find a lie to tell him. A loud ringing saved me from answering. Pulling my phone from my pocket, I shut off the reminder alarm. “Where did you put my backpack?” I’d all but tossed it at him when I ran to Brandon.

“It’s back in my room,” he responded, pointing over his shoulder with his thumb. He turned as I walked past and followed me into his bedroom.

“What’s the alarm for?”

You’re a grown woman and there’s no reason to be embarrassed.I looked up at him with my pill pack in my hand. “Birth control.”

Something flashed over his face and his eyes dropped to the pack. “Planning on having some fun out here, Z?” he asked. The smile was gone from his face and he almost looked grim.

The last time I’d seen him this serious was when he was asking me if I wanted him to test my bed for me. “No,” I told him. “You still need to keep taking it even if you’re not… It helps regulate…” I pressed my lips together. “You know what? It’s none of your business,” I finally settled on.

Popping a pill in my mouth, I dry swallowed it and tossed the pack back into my open bag. “Let’s go get some dinner. I’m starving.”

I linked my arm through his and led him out of the room. I enjoyed touching Rush. It caused something warm and sweet to settle in my chest. He was my safety net in this group of men. Not that I thought he was safe exactly. He was nice to me and it made me feel all gooey on the inside. I knew, given the chance, he’d be a formidable lover.

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